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MarkOfZero · 08-18-2010, 10:10 AM

Boxtaboy is correct. Porsche strengthend a few parts in the rear in 1998.

That said, I have a 1997 with 19" rims that I have driven for many miles without any problems, but, YMMV. However, I don't have super sticky tires on these rims. When I autocross, I switch to 17" rims with Toyo R888 tires.

Mark

08-18-2010, 10:10 AM	#6
MarkOfZero Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: California Posts: 70	Boxtaboy is correct. Porsche strengthend a few parts in the rear in 1998. That said, I have a 1997 with 19" rims that I have driven for many miles without any problems, but, YMMV. However, I don't have super sticky tires on these rims. When I autocross, I switch to 17" rims with Toyo R888 tires. Mark __________________ 1997 Boxster desnorkled muffler not stock 19" Rims (for show/bad weather) 17" w/Toyo R888's (for zooming)